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Old 08-03-2009 | 04:04 PM
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What makes them "Next Gen"? (besides marketing)
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Old 08-03-2009 | 04:14 PM
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You forgot Hydro Quebec out of Dorval which operates 2 part 91 into gravel strips.

The next gen is only better LED internal lighting, overheads that hold a standard 22" and the side walls are now dished where the windows are to give the feel of more interior space.

There are a few more other useless things as well that are minor but nothing that improves the plane for the crew.
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Old 08-03-2009 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by usmc-sgt
There are a few more other useless things as well that are minor but nothing that improves the plane for the crew.
What would you have improved?
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Old 08-03-2009 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by nigelcobalt
Doesn't matter. They'll be flown for peanuts.
Only if they are flown by a US carrier.
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Old 08-03-2009 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by MrBigAir
What makes them "Next Gen"? (besides marketing)
From wikipedia:
Q400 NextGen:
Version of the Q400 with updated cabins, lighting, windows, overhead bins, landing gear, as well as reduced fuel and maintenance costs.
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Old 08-03-2009 | 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Phuz
From wikipedia:
Q400 NextGen:
Version of the Q400 with updated cabins, lighting, windows, overhead bins, landing gear, as well as reduced fuel and maintenance costs.

lmao... at least they finally fixed that MINOR problem
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Old 08-03-2009 | 06:17 PM
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Wouldn't it be funny if they were going to Comair? Then Mesa a week later, then Pinnacle the week after that, and then....wait for it...ASA after Pinnacle flew them the previous week. That's essentially what happened to the last batch of 900's we were supposed to get last year.
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Old 08-03-2009 | 06:35 PM
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Why would they want to remain anonymous? The pilot group must be nearing an end to contract negotiations. hmmmm....
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Old 08-03-2009 | 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mmaviator
newty....

do you want to deal with all the lawsuits that come with it. imagine if you hit CAT with all those naked bodies flying around.
I don't know, isn't hittin' the "cat" on naked bodies the whole point anyway?

Darn "rough air"
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Old 08-03-2009 | 07:31 PM
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My money is on Porter Airlines. They're expecting to double their fleet size in the near future. And no, they don't make peanuts. Up here, guys are making $41.00/hr first year on the S340 at Calm Air. Porter doesn't publish alot of public info, but I've heard they make bank.
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